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2008 Summer Convention

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August 21–23
Sunriver Resort

Join us for a great convention that provides plenty of networking, education, and fun! Click here to print a registration form.

 

Who Should Attend?

Owners/operators, project managers, supervisors, team leaders, decision makers, sub-contractors, specialty contractors, and professional and industry associates.

 

Schedule

Thursday, August 21
Time TBD White Water Rafting
1:00–6:00 pm Registration
2:00–4:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting (all members welcome)
4:00–6:00 pm Welcome Reception
6:00 pm Dinner On Your Own
   
Friday, August 22
7:30–8:00 am Breakfast (continental buffet)
8:00–9:00 am Opening General Session: Politics From a Pollster's Point of View
  • Keynote Speaker (Sponsored by Jordan Schrader Ramis, PC)
9:15–10:30 am Educational Breakout Sessions:
  • Take advantage of Sustainability Requirements
  • ConsensusDOCS – General Document
  • What are the CCB Requirements?
  • Don’t Get Caught with your Data Down: Tips on How to Ensure You Never Lose Your Data
10:30–11:00 am Coffee Break
11:00 am–12:15 pm Educational Breakout Sessions:
  • Take Advantage of Sustainability Requirements (repeated)
  • ConsensusDOCS – AIA vs. ConsensusDOCS
  • Electronic Information Storage and Protection
  • Customer Service
12:15–1:15 pm Lunch and Presentation: Image Campaign Unveiling
1:15–2:30 pm Educational Breakout Sessions:
  • Basic Building Envelope
  • Highway Contractors–Current Hot Topic and Issues
  • Stand Out From the Crowd: How to Write Successful RFPs and Seal the Deal in the Interview
  • ConsensusDOCS–Subcontractors
2:30–6:30 pm Free Time and Scheduled Activities:
  • Superhero Challenge–Scavenger Hunt
  • Fly Fishing Basics
  • Fly Fishing Intermediate/Advanced
6–8:30 pm Famous Friday Reception
8:30–10:30 pm Hospitality Suites (Jordan Schrader Dessert Reception)
   
Saturday, August 23
8:00–9:00 am Breakfast and AGC of America Update: CEO, Steve Sandherr and National President Doug Barnhart
9:00–10:15 am Educational Breakout Sessions:
  • Basic Building Envelope (repeated)
  • ConsensusDOCS–Design Build
  • HR Issues in a Down Economy
  • What Are the CCB Requirements? (repeated)
10:15–10:45 am Coffee Break
10:45 am–Noon Closing General Session: Great American Heroes
12:00–1:00 pm Lunch (Box lunches, grab-n-go)
1:00–6:30 pm Free Time and Scheduled Activities:
  • Golf, Meadows Course–1:18 Modified Shotgun Start
  • Tennis Tournament
  • Rock Climbing
6:30–7:30 pm Final Night Reception–Purchase Raffle Tickets for Foundation Silent Auction
7:30–8:30 pm Banquet and Costume Contest–Dress as Your Favorite Hero
8:30–11:00 pm Entertainment:
  • Rhythm Dawgs Band
  • After Dinner Lounge
  • Wii Challenge–Rock Band and More
  • Be A Super Hero Caricature
Sunday, August 24
10:36 am Golf, Woodlands Course–Tee Times
Time TBD White Water Rafting

 

Convention Activities

The convention committee has been busy planning fun activities for the entire family. Come early or stay after the convention to enjoy the thrill of white water rafting. Friday afternoon learn how to fly fish in our basics class or hone your skills if you are more advanced. Saturday and Sunday play golf on the Meadows and Woodland courses, and don’t forget your tennis racket for Saturday afternoon’s tennis tournament.

Enjoy your afternoons with friends and family, whether you are participating in organized activities or one of the many on-your-own activities available in the area.

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Youth Program

Kids, have we got the challenge for you! Join your parents and be put to the test in the Superhero Challenge on Friday afternoon. Is your mom or dad better than the other kids’ moms and dads? You and your parent will be faced with a series of fun challenges and trivia questions. To advance to the next task, you must figure out the clues.

On Saturday morning, Mad Science is back! Get ready for some amazing experiences and test your hero strengths and super powers.

Participate in as many activities as you can, and be entered into the Saturday night drawing to win a Wii! (Must be present to win.)

Children must be pre-registered for the program. The youth registration fee is per child and includes: the two-day program, snacks, Friday reception, and the Saturday lunch, dinner, and entertainment.

  Early Bird Rates Regular Rates Late/Onsite Rates
Reg. Category April 14 – May 30 May 31 – Aug 8 Aug 9 – Aug 23
Youth (ages 4–12) $125 $145 $165
One Day Youth Friday $110 Saturday $110  

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Saturday Evening Event

The final night banquet will be filled with heroic activities. The evening’s entertainment will be Rhythm Dawgs Band. Attire: Come dressed as your favorite hero. You could win a great prize!

 

Conference Registration Fees

Registration is now available! Click here to print a registration form. Early Bird registration for the Summer Convention ends on May 30.

Registration fee includes: Opening and closing general sessions; all educational sessions; convention handouts; Friday breakfast and lunch; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; coffee breaks; receptions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; and entertainment on both Friday and Saturday. Afternoon activities require a separate registration fee.

  Early Bird Rates Regular Rates Late/Onsite Rates
Registration Category April 14 – May 30 May 31 – Aug 8 Aug 9 – Aug 23
First Registration $295 $350 $375
Additional Registrations—
from the same company		 $245 $295 $325
New AGC Member
as of 2007		 $245 $295 $325
Spouse / Guest $195 $225 $275
Youth (ages 4–12) $125 $145 $165
Full Time Student $50 $50 $75
Non AGC Member $325 $350 $395

 

Room Reservations

Headquarter Resort: Make your Sunriver Resort reservations early! Call 800-547-3922 and be sure to mention you are making your reservation for the AGC Summer Convention. The resort is sold out except for our room block.

  • Lodge Village guest rooms: $199 plus tax
  • Lodge Village suites: $269 plus tax
  • River Lodge guest rooms: $299 plus tax
  • A few two and three bedroom condos are also available; please call for pricing.

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Sponsorships Available

Contact Christina Devlin for more information, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.

We look forward to seeing you at the Summer Convention!

 

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Opening Keynote Speaker

  • Jordan Schrader Ramis PC

Breakout Session Sponsors

  • Walsh Construction Co.

  • Ethos Development, Inc.

  • Papé Companies

Thursday Welcome Reception

  • McGraw Hill / NW Construction Magazine

In-room Gift

  • PermaCold Engineering, Inc.

Program Book

  • Patriot Fire Protection, Inc.

Friday Breakfast

  • Moss Adams LLP

Friday Lunch

  • Health Net Health Plan of Oregon

  • Perkins & Company

  • C N A Surety

Coffee Break

  • AGC - CAF - The Union Contractors of AGC

Famous Friday Reception

  • Sicklesteel Cranes, Inc.

  • Star Rentals

  • Enterprise Fleet Management

  • The PPI Group

  • Talbot, Korvola & Warwick, LLP

  • Miller Nash LLP

  • DJC

  • Travelers Bond

Friday Reception Entertainment

  • thinc

Saturday Reception

  • Stoel Rives LLP

Saturday Banquet

  • Anchor Insurance & Surety

Saturday Evening Entertainment

  • Miller Nash LLP

  • Todd Hess Building Co.